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I think it is interesting that throughout the 90s, the amount of debris cautions did not vary much. Once NASCAR got its new TV deal in 2001, there was a pretty significant jump, and then another jump once the Chase began in 2004. I would love to know how NASCAR would explain such a rise in debris cautions, when I would think with better designed cars and tires there should be fewer debris cautions today than in the 1990s.

I read that on Yahoo and felt that it was a very interesting point. We all know that the "debris" cautions have been increasing more and more over the years but i didn't know that there was that big of a difference between 1990 to present.

I really can't complain about them even if there isn't reason to throw them. There are times when the racing is so spread out and boring that i end up begging for a "debris" caution.

I also heard that if Childress decides to let it back in nascar he would redesign how the number 3 would look. I personally don't mind seeing it back out on the track. Dale Sr. was my fav driver till he passed away. I think its been out of nascar long enough and should be used again.

With that said i really hope it goes to a good driver. It would be a disgrace to have a driver that can't compete or wrecks all the time driving the #3.

Yeah i mean from what i have seen Dillon looks like he has a bright future but so did Logano.

It's Richards number and it was his before it was even Earnhardt's so he can really do whatever he wants with it. But i think it would be awesome to see the #3 out on the track again as long as who ever is driving it is successful enough not to bring shame to the 3

Yeah but he seems to really want it. It almost seems like he doesn't view it as Earnhardt's number but views at his grandfather's number (which it is). He asked RC if he could use it in the trucks and nationwide and has said he loves driving his grandfathers number. So i think if he can he will take it in the sprint cup

no, dont retire it. I was the furthest thing from an Earnhardt fan, however I will always respect him and I acknowledge what he did for the sport, but you cant retire the number. I have no problem with Childress keeping the number and just not using it.

no, dont retire it. I was the furthest thing from an Earnhardt fan, however I will always respect him and I acknowledge what he did for the sport, but you cant retire the number. I have no problem with Childress keeping the number and just not using it.

Numbers are ment to be retired in sports..... Unless the owner/player/or family member says otherwise and right now Austin has Richards and Dale Jrs blessing... So he probably will drive the 3 ala it will look different but will the majority of NASCAR fan approve?

Numbers are ment to be retired in sports..... Unless the owner/player/or family member says otherwise and right now Austin has Richards and Dale Jrs blessing... So he probably will drive the 3 ala it will look different but will the majority of NASCAR fan approve?